Hyderabad: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) trial court in Hyderabad has extended the judicial custody of YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy till June 25 in the alleged disproportionate assets case. The CBI has also filed a petition for a narco analysis test on Jagan.

This comes as a big setback for Jagan as he will remain in jail during Tuesday’s crucial by-elections in Andhra Pradesh. Jagan was present in the court when the court extended his custody. His mother Vijayamma, who has campaigned on his behalf, was also present.

Jagan has complained that he was deliberately brought in a van to make a ‘spectacle’ of him. He has threatened to go on a hunger strike if not provided with security while being brought from the jail.
Jagan was arrested on May 27. The High Court had then given the CBI seven days to question him about money laundering and the hawala racket.